Game postponed.....

[justincad]

That would be assuming that A&M doesn't have similar motives for agreeing to the reschedule...

Yes, that's exactly the assumption I've been operating under. The only obvious motive I could see them having is the very real potential of having more fans in the stands. But that would also be a motive for Tech from a $$ standpoint, I would assume.

[Champ967]

A lot less stupid than if someone had lost their life.

Oh. Please.

D-ramaaaaah.

[boxerdog]

Yes, that's exactly the assumption I've been operating under. The only obvious motive I could see them having is the very real potential of having more fans in the stands. But that would also be a motive for Tech from a $$ standpoint, I would assume.

They might have motives in terms of gaining a competitive advantage as well. At this point, they don't really know how their offense will emerge. It would not be good for them to try and cut their teeth against a veteran and gamely LaTech squad because they could very well lose the game--which would be a downer. Now, if they lose to Florida next week, it's not nearly as big of a deal from a perceptual standpoint (fanwise).

[BoutThemDawgs]

A lot less stupid than if someone had lost their life.

..... I seriously doubt someone would lose their life in what is predicted to be a half inch to an inch of rain.

[baddawg]

Are you people insane? It's a FRICKIN HURRICANE..........(don't make me say it)......^%$%^%#!!!!HD

Its a cat 1 making landfall 300 miles away. The projected path puts shreveport on the outer edge of what will be a dissapating tropical storm by Thursday night. Football games arent supposed to be cancelled for rain. Ridiculous.

[MiloBumP]

Post of the year!!!!

yeah we do. We have a 4-week stretch from oct 20th thru nov 10th, when we play idaho, nmsu, utsa and texas st on back to back to back to back weekends. That's at least equivalent to 2 weeks off.





Hd

[MiloBumP]

LaTech admin was aided in their decision by Barksdale Air Force Base. Those guys were flying through the storm gathering far better up to the minute information than even the National Weather Service. Barksdale's data, at the time the decision to postpone was made, indicated (and I suppose still indicates) that the storm will track up I-49 to Shreveport. That was the primary reason for the decision to postpone.

I saw BVDV at lunch today and talking to Barksdale is what he indicated to me as well...said there were 3 options...1 still play in the rain and wind and lightning 2. Play Saturday morning in Shreveport 3. Play Oct 13th. Also told me someone else had the final say (words exactly from his mouth and it was not DR). Disappointed but I feel the right decision was made.

[dch028]

Dykes on ESPN NOW

[dch028]

..... I seriously doubt someone would lose their life in what is predicted to be a half inch to an inch of rain.

You doubt that but you don't know that. Besides, the projection is for 2-6" and 30 MPH winds

[HogDawg]

Its a cat 1 making landfall 300 miles away. The projected path puts shreveport on the outer edge of what will be a dissapating tropical storm by Thursday night. Football games arent supposed to be cancelled for rain. Ridiculous.

........Then you need to get a job with the weather center. Afterall, you seem to know so much.......

[DogsWin]

The right decision would have been waiting until TOMORROW to call the game one way or another. Calling it a full 2+ days before the game is simply moronic.

[BongDog]

Dude, he doesn't want a government job. I've got one and it doesn't pay too well.

[BongDog]

The right decision would have been waiting until TOMORROW to call the game one way or another. Calling it a full 2+ days before the game is simply moronic.

Dude, simply moronic and Bruce Van de Velde is a double negative!

[HogDawg]

The right decision would have been waiting until TOMORROW to call the game one way or another. Calling it a full 2+ days before the game is simply moronic.

Oh sure. Wait until the very last minute so none of us have adequate time left to cancel our hotel reservations without penalty. This is exactly why you're not in charge, DogsWin.






HD

[Bigdog13]

Its a cat 1 making landfall 300 miles away. The projected path puts shreveport on the outer edge of what will be a dissapating tropical storm by Thursday night. Football games arent supposed to be cancelled for rain. Ridiculous.

See here's the problem with that. I've seen that forecast, but I've also seen multiple other forecasts showing it hitting Shreveport dead center with heavy rain, lightning and wind.

Not safe.

And again not to beat a dead horse but playing in that kind of weather IMO HEAVILY favors the Aggies.